Squid Game - Final Scene 001 and 456 (English Subtitles)

SUMMARY of the interaction between 001 (Oh Il-nam) and 456 (Seong Gi-hun) in Episode 9 of Squid Game:

In the final episode of Season 1, Seong Gi-hun (456) discovers that Oh Il-nam (001), whom he believed to have died during the marble game, is alive. Oh Il-nam reveals that he is one of the masterminds behind the games. He explains that he created the deadly competition as a way to entertain himself and his wealthy clients, arguing that both the rich and the poor suffer from boredom and despair.

This shocking revelation challenges Gi-hun's perception of the old man, who he had bonded with and trusted during the games. Il-nam further defends his actions by claiming that the players voluntarily participated in the games out of desperation.

As they talk, Il-nam proposes one final "game" to test humanity’s goodness. He bets with Gi-hun on whether a passerby will help a homeless man outside before midnight. This conversation serves as a philosophical reflection on morality, trust, and the nature of human choice, culminating in Il-nam's death shortly after the bet.

The scene is a pivotal moment that ties the show's themes together, leaving Gi-hun—and the audience—to grapple with deep ethical questions.